Simplifying Fractions Practice

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you find the greatest common factor (GCF) of two numbers?

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The GCF of two numbers is the largest number that divides both of them without leaving a remainder. You can find it by listing the factors or using the prime factorization method.

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Simplify the fraction 8/12.

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2/3

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 50/75?

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2/3

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How do you reduce the fraction 18/27 to its simplest form?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCF, which is 9, resulting in 2/3.

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 15/25?

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3/5

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How do you simplify the fraction 20/30?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCF, which is 10, resulting in 2/3.

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What is the relationship between the numerator and denominator in a fraction?

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The numerator indicates how many parts are being considered, while the denominator indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator may be different.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A